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Exclusive: Inside one of Australia’s best penthouses

13 September 2017

If these walls could talk...

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Take an exclusive peek inside what has been tagged, and most definitely is, one of the most exclusive and historical penthouses in Sydney, actually, Australia. And it hasn’t even opened to the public yet — that’s not until today. Having had just three owners in its nearly 80 years of life — it was built in 1939 — the penthouse in the Macleay Regis in Potts Point, Sydney (PoPo) is serious old-world, dramatic deco glamour personified.

But that said, it has also been given a tasteful, appropriate and not too over-the top makeover since its owner, the renowned gynaecologist, Professor Malcolm Coppleson AO died earlier this year.

Doctor Coppleson and his glamorous and social wife, Patricia, who had a penchant for Pucci dresses, was an editor-at-large for Vogue and owned an extraordinary jewellery collection — died in 2005 and both were leaders of what was the serious Sydney society set.

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The pair — who have three children, Victor Mark, Victoria and Richard, as well as three grandchildren — would host event after event, fundraiser after fundraiser at their exquisite home with the who’s-who of Australian society and politics making their way up to the 9th floor and directly into the chic penthouse.

As one of Sydney's finest residences — with just three owners in 80s years — Percy Christmas from 1939 – 1955; the American radio executive producer Grace Gibson from 1956-1990 and then the Copplesons from 1990 until 2017 — the penthouse has to be seen to be believed. So, here is your chance to take a good look.

In a class of its own, the Macleay Regis penthouse — which is listed with Di Jones Real Estate in Woollahra — overlooks Sydney Harbour in all its glory with panoramic views stretching from the Harbour Bridge to The Heads.

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Celebrated as one of Sydney's finest heritage buildings, Macleay Regis was inspired by New York's distinguished Rockefeller Apartments and stands today as a national landmark that has undergone a meticulous restoration. Opening to a sheltered north-east facing rooftop garden, the sprawling approx 350sqm penthouse is graced with a wealth of original features having only ever three owners since it was built in 1938.

For the fortunate buyer, it will be a rare opportunity to secure one of Sydney's grandest penthouses.

The penthouse features an impressive entry foyer, soaring ceilings, hand laid parquet flooring and a palatial living room anchored by a magnificent stone fireplace. There's an extraordinary wraparound terrace with spectacular views — and is magical by night — as well as a regal dining room with panelled walls and stained glass windows.

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There are three bedroom suites, the master wing with sitting and dressing rooms and a chef's kitchen with butler's pantry and a guest suite with private terrace. Oh, and more? There's a grand lift foyer and double secure parking.

I'd suggest you continue putting those lottery tickets in with approximations it will go for well over $6 million.

I think it will go very well over that! The apartment is 250sqm with a 90sqm across two balconies.

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